Ahoy!

We spent our Independence Day with a family barbeque. On Monday, I finished my Wearing History sailor play suit. Although I haven't worn shorts in public since I was about 10, I really like these. They are high waist, wide leg and very comfortable. I admit, I was terrified of wearing shorts in public. A too-short skirt that reveals my knees makes me feel strange but once I got out in the world (and no one pointed and laughed) I felt pretty good! I may have to make a few more pairs before next summer.

The 4th was so much fun. Olivia got to hold her first sparklers and my sister and I felt pretty hard core pinching snap n' pops in our fingers. Oh yeah!

We kept cool in the kiddie pool and drank margaritas from a can cause we're classy ladies like that.

The highlight of the day was watching Rhys on a trampoline for the first time. He ran like those hilarious desert lizards, trying to not let their feet touch the ground.

The weather here has been so hot and dry that many cities had to cancel their public displays.Pj and I took the kids to a parking lot across the street from our house with a huge hill and a beautiful view. We sat on the hood of the car, watching the best fireworks display in the city. It was a beautiful evening.

Your play suit just looks too darling! You look great in shorts! Though I totally understand I pretty much never wear shorts and if I do I feel like everyone is looking at my knees the whole time, ha. It sounds like a wonderful 4th :)

Thank you! I was worried about it too. I have a 44 inch bust and I used the largest size, graded up a tiny bit. I also lengthened the blouse so I'd have more room to tuck it in. As you know, having extra architecture up top makes shirts seem shorter :)

This outfit is gorgeous...and as for those knees well they are the cutest knees I have seen for a while - you have lovely pins. Funny how we get stuck in our heads how we look, I also have issue with my knees. I have similar body to you - busty, carrying a bit of weight (BTW I can definitely see the WW is doing great things for you - go gurl - FAB!!) but if asked what part of my body I liked the least it is definitely my knees - you are an inspiration! xx

You look fab! I know what you mean about wearing shorts in public. I felt the same way, and last year I finally got some and wow, I realized the same thing you did, no one cared. Horray!! You did a great job on the playsuit.

Ahoy there! Oh I love it- your whole outfit is super and it really suits you. I’m quite envious that you have the weather to be able to wear shorts even though I hardly ever wear them out as I feel my legs are too stick like to look nice in them :( Love your shoes to, I wish I bought the red ones instead of the black'uns now too!Tupney x

Look FAB-U-LOUS as always! I adore your playsuit! I have those wedges in black and I see them in red on you and I want to go buy red pair for myself! The photos look great! They really seem to capture the essence of a fun day!